Today was suppose to be my wedding anniversary. Instead I find myself here, writing this and I won't deny that it feels absolutely painful. As most of you have probably have seen my announcement on Instagram/Facebook or received our letter, it is with great sadness that our marriage has ended after nine years. Even in telling this story of brokenness, we have done our best to cherish the gift we have been to each other and the memories we have created together. I am grateful for the years Simon & I have had, the experiences we had and the 2 greatest treasures I have left , Emil and Matias, for whom our lives will be forever intertwined. I am also grateful that this process is ending calmly and without unnecessary tension for everyone's sake... we know and trust that healing will come and that beauty will come out of the ashes.

At the moment, I am actively looking for an apartment to move. As I visited some places, it dawned on my all the uncertainty that is ahead as a single mom, in a country where not a whole lot of opportunities are given for working moms let alone entrepreneurs (hello daycare and waiting lists and what not!) and where the price of living is quite high. Although I have the most understanding clients, the reality is that my communication and my current situation has taken a toll on my work as well, and thus, this has also created an unease and doubt in my ability to pull things through (even if my commitment and passion to my work has also helped to stay afloat mentally and emotionally) and result in some contracts being stopped.

Instead of letting myself being drifted into anxiety and despair, and just struggle alone, I decided to let myself be helped by my community, my friends and anyone that feels like to extend a helping hand.

And thus, here I am. Raising funds for myself and this new season of life that I am entering into.

The funds will be mainly used to settle into a new home with Matias and Emil and securing a cushion for living expenses for the first few months after moving, while I get back on my feet.

If you would like to help in another way and you live closer to me, I could do with a few afternoons helping me pack my belongings, move/ organise things from my inventory room to my studio or just watch the kids for a few hours.

Your love, prayers, support, encouraging words and practical help means the world to me and I shall forever be grateful.

Much love,

Eva

" For He is close to the brokenhearted and saves those whose spirits are crushed" ..."In you, my God, I trust. Save me from the shame of defeat"